Conservative writer David French published a powerful essay this week with The Dispatch that gave a fascinating glimpse into how and why he has changed his mind about racism in the United States.
French, who previously wrote for the National Review, is a staunch opponent of President Donald Trump, but he isn’t quite the MSNBC-style Never Trump figure that has become common these days. He vehemently defended the nomination and appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. He’s argued in favor of voting for the Republican lawmakers that enable Trump in 2018, even while he advocates voting against the president. He remains sharply critical of Democrats and much of the progressive worldview.
All of which is to say he’s not a conservative in name only. He’s a true believer. But when it comes to racism, he thinks his ideological compatriots have it badly wrong. Continue reading.